SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - A new decision by the California Supreme Court could make it easier for cities to raise taxes on its citizens.

​​The ruling does away with the two-thirds majority needed to pass any tax hike proposed by a citizen's initiative. Now those tax hikes will only require a simple majority for approval, known as fifty-plus-one (fifty percent plus one more vote). Taxes proposed by cities themselves will still require a two-thirds vote.

Supporters say the ruling will make it much easier to approve major projects. Experts tell 10News they expect a convention center expansion vote and a vote to raise taxes to support affordable housing to help solve San Diego's homeless crisis.